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{{Hatnote|This article is about the game. For the characters, see {{Term|Series|Tri Force Hero|link}}.}}

|image= [[File:TFH English Logo.png|250px]][[File:TFH NA Box Art.png|250px]]

|developer= {{List|[[Nintendo EPD]], [[Grezzo]], 1-UP Studio {{Small|(Additional support)}}}}

|publisher= [[Nintendo]]

|designer= {{List|[[Hiromasa Shikata]] (director), [[Eiji Aonuma]] (producer)}}

  |US= October 23, 2015<ref name="E 7">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E|publisher= |page= 7}}</ref>

  |JP= October 22, 2015<ref name="E 7"/>

  |AU= October 24, 2015<ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= Solve puzzles as a team of 3 in The Legend of #Zelda: Tri Force Heroes for Nintendo #3DS from 24/10 in AUNZ|url= https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ/status/628843384761774080|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20221118044118/https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ/status/628843384761774080}}</ref>

  |CN= October 22, 2015<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |published= October 12, 2015|retrieved= October 13, 2015|url= http://www.nintendo.com.hk/pressrelease/3ds_20151012_zelda_triforce_heroes.html|title=『ゼルダの伝説　トライフォース３銃士』（日文版）發售資訊|site= Nintendo Hong Kong}}</ref>

  |KR= January 28, 2016<ref>{{Cite Web|published= Janurary 7, 2016|retrieved= Janurary 10, 2016|url= http://www.nintendo.co.kr/PR/press_list.php?cPage1=1&cPage2=1&idx=235&press_div=P|title= 한국닌텐도 홈페이지|site= Nintendo Korea}}</ref>

  |UK= October 23, 2015<ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= Solve puzzles as a team of 3 in The Legend of #Zelda: Tri Force Heroes for #3DS from 23/10 #NintendoGC15|url= https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/628838087376924676|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20221118044106/https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/628838087376924676}}</ref>

|ratings=

{{List|

{{Game Rating|ESRB|E}},

{{Game Rating|PEGI|7}},

{{Game Rating|CERO|A}},

{{Game Rating|USK|6}},

{{Game Rating|GRAC|A}},

|platform= [[Nintendo 3DS]]

''{{Term/Store|The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes||Series, TFH}}'' is the eighteenth main installment of {{TLoZ|Series}}. The game was released for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] on October 23, 2015 in North America and Europe, October 24 in Australia, and October 22 in Japan. It was first revealed during E3 2015 on June 16.<ref name="Digital Event">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPDPSezEkcY Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2015]</ref><ref name="announcement trailer">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CMp3UzBPWs Nintendo 3DS - The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes E3 2015 Trailer]</ref>

The story of {{TFH|-}} is told through a storybook, as recounted by its author,<ref>{{Cite|Hey, you! Listen up, and I'll tell you how our story begins...|N/A|TFH}}</ref> and takes place in the fashion-forward land, {{Term|TFH|Hytopia|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Once upon a time there was a kingdom called Hytopia. At the heart of this fashion-obsessed land was the lovely Princess Styla.|N/A|TFH}}</ref> The kingdom's princess, {{Term|TFH|Princess Styla|link}}, was adored by all except for {{Term|TFH|Lady Maud|link}}, the {{Term|TFH|Drablands|link}} witch, who despised the princess's cute fashion sense.<ref>{{Cite|The people adored their fair princess... but the Drablands witch despised the girl's unbearably cute fashion sense.|N/A|TFH}}</ref> The witch sent Styla a beautifully wrapped gift; however this was merely a trick, as when Styla opened it, she found herself cursed to wear an irremovable ugly jumpsuit.<ref>{{Cite|One fateful day, a beautifully wrapped gift arrived at the castle. The sender was unknown, and the box was brimming with an aura of mystery. The princess simply had to open it! Naturally, this was a HUGE mistake. When the smoke cleared, Styla was met with a terrible sight, followed by the witch's voice in her pretty head: "A perfect outfit for a perfect princess."|N/A|TFH}}</ref> In her misery, the princess isolated herself as the rest of the kingdom wept for her fate.<ref>{{Cite|This cursed outfit of ultimate ugliness could not be removed no matter how the princess tried. Humiliated, she fell into misery and isolation. The people of Hytopia wept for her terrible fate.|N/A|TFH}}</ref> Fear began to rise among the populace of {{Term|TFH|Hytopia}}, as people grew afraid of fashion in fear of being cursed as well.<ref>{{Cite|The worst part is that, ever since Styla became cursed, Hytopia and its people have fallen into despair. Everyone is afraid of fashion now, lest they become cursed as well. Hytopia has never looked so drab... Our kingdom is in peril!!|King Tuft|TFH}}</ref> As only chosen heroes could enter the {{Term|TFH|Drablands}}, her father, {{Term|TFH|King Tuft|link}}, sent out a notification to kingdoms near and far asking for heroes to assemble,<ref>{{Cite|The king, too, was in agony. As only chosen heroes may enter the witch's domain, the despicable Drablands. King Tuft issued a call to kingdoms near and far for a hero to save the day.|N/A|TFH}}</ref><ref name="Kotaku details">{{Cite Web|author=Jason Schreier|published=June 24, 2015|url=http://kotaku.com/a-bunch-of-zelda-triforce-heroes-questions-answered-1713657123|title=A Bunch Of Zelda: Triforce Heroes Questions, Answered|site=Kotaku}}</ref> promising a great reward.<ref>{{Cite|Whoever succeeds in this most noble of tasks will be rewarded to the fullest extent of my extensive power. So sayeth King Tuft, ruler of Hytopia!|Sign|TFH}}</ref> A prophecy within the kingdom, however, tells of the {{Plural|TFH|Tri Force Hero|link}}, who are described as having pointy ears, sideburns, and side-parted hair, who come together to form a {{Term|TFH|Totem|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|WANTED: TRI FORCE HEROES!! Do you have pointy ears, truly epic sideburns, and side-parted hair? If so, YOU may be a Tri Force Hero!|Sign|TFH}}</ref> The prophecy goes on to say that once the {{Plural|TFH|Tri Force Hero}} have overcome all challenges, the kingdom of {{Term|TFH|Hytopia}} will be blessed with everlasting peace and style.<ref>{{Cite|But I believe. I must! I believe the legendary Tri Force Heroes will appear once more and save our kingdom! Speaking of Tri Force Heroes, there's more to the legend than most people know. The story goes... "When the Tri Force Heroes overcome all challenges, Hytopia will be blessed with everlasting peace and style." Naturally I believe YOU to be the hero of legend, destined to lead our fair kingdom to eternal greatness!|King Tuft|TFH}}</ref> The king firmly believes in this legend, and believes only those who possess these {{Term|TFH|Three Noble Attributes of Courage|link}} are the true {{Plural|TFH|Tri Force Hero}}.<ref name="Kotaku details"/> But there is more than one person claiming to be that hero.<ref name="Digital Event"/>

While passing through the land on his travels, {{Term|TFH|Link|link}} notices {{Term|TFH|King Tuft}}'s sign asking for heroes to assemble. He is then spotted by the {{Term|TFH|Madame Couture's Apprentice|link|display=apprentice}} of {{Term|TFH|Madame Couture|link}}, who immediately recognizes his Attributes as indicative of being a hero of legend. Pressed into helping the kingdom and its princess, {{Term|TFH|Link}} joins the {{Term|TFH|Witch-Hunting Brigade|link}} and assembles with other {{Plural|TFH|Links|link}} as they enter the {{Term|TFH|Drablands}} and fight its guardians. Following this point, the exact progression of the story depends on when and if {{Term|TFH|Link}} takes a break from the {{Term|TFH|Drablands}} to return to the kingdom of {{Term|TFH|Hytopia}}, and to whom of its residents he speaks.

 

 

{{Term|TFH|Link}} and his companions battle their way through the {{Term|TFH|Drablands}}, eventually reaching the {{Term|TFH|Fortress|link}} and confronting {{Term|TFH|Lady Maud}} inside her [[The Lady's Lair|Lair]]. Insulted by the {{Plural|TFH|Links}}' presence, {{Term|TFH|Lady Maud}} unleashes her three monstrous, mechanical "[[The Lady's Pets|Pets]]" on the trio, but one-by-one they fall to the young heroes' teamwork and abilities. {{Term|TFH|Lady Maud}} retreats, warning {{Term|TFH|Link}} to never come near her again; he then finds the {{Term|TFH|Lady's Collar|link}} inside a {{Term|TFH|Treasure Chest|link}}. {{Term|TFH|Link}} continues on his adventure in the {{Term|TFH|Drablands}}, eventually following {{Term|TFH|Lady Maud}} to the farthest reaches of the {{Term|TFH|Sky Realm|link}}. In an epic battle against her three different forms, the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} finally prevail, putting a stop to {{Term|TFH|Lady Maud}}'s campaign against the princess and recovering the final {{Term|TFH|Material}}, the {{Term|TFH|Lady's Parasol|link}}. Back in {{Term|TFH|Hytopia}}, {{Term|TFH|Madame Couture}} can now tailor the {{Term|TFH|Lady's Ensemble|link}}. {{Term|TFH|Link}} dons the {{Term|TFH|Outfit}} and performs a magic ritual that removes the ugly jumpsuit, restoring {{Term|TFH|Princess Styla}} to her former beauty and bringing fashion back to all of {{Term|TFH|Hytopia}}. The kingdom's people rejoice, as {{Term|TFH|King Tuft}} holds a ceremony for {{Term|TFH|Hytopia}}'s newest hero.

{{TFH|-}} is similar to the {{FS|-}} games, in which {{Term|TFH|Link|link}} is accompanied by two other {{Plural|TFH|Links|link}} (as opposed to three more in the {{FS|-}} games) as part of the game's [[Multiplayer]]. These {{Plural|TFH|Links}} are depicted as green, blue, and red. The game supports local wireless play and [[Download Play]], and previously supported online co-op gameplay.<ref name="Treehouse Day 3">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnQl8A2vx4k Nintendo Treehouse Live @ E3 2015 Day 3 The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes]</ref><ref>{{Cite Web|title= Announcement of Discontinuation of Online Services for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software|url= https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/63227/~/announcement-of-discontinuation-of-online-services-for-nintendo-3ds-and-wii-u|site= Nintendo Support}}</ref> During online co-op, players could select the option to play with friends or to be matched with random players from the Internet.<ref name="Concept">{{Cite Web|author=Emilie Aul|published=July 6, 2015|url=http://www.zeldauniverse.net/2015/07/06/shikata-shares-more-on-tri-force-heroes-conception-online-aspects-and-costumes/|title=Shikata shares more on Tri Force Heroes’ conception, online aspects, and costumes|site=Zelda Universe}}</ref> The game also allows single-player gameplay, in which the other {{Plural|TFH|Links}} are replaced with {{Plural|TFH|Doppel|link}} that the player can switch between during gameplay,<ref name="More Details">{{Cite Web|author=Antonia Pohl|published=June 16, 2015|url=http://www.zeldauniverse.net/2015/06/16/aonuma-and-shikata-discuss-more-tri-force-heroes-gameplay-details/|title=Aonuma and Shikata discuss more Tri Force Heroes gameplay details|site=Zelda Universe}}</ref> similar to the single-player game in {{FSA}}.

The game is strongly based on {{ALBW}}' aesthetics, including its graphics, sound effects, {{Plural|TFH|Enemy|link}}, and its use of platforms at different elevations. The {{Plural|TFH|Links}} can climb atop one another to form a {{Term|TFH|Totem|link}} that allows them reach higher elevations. The {{Plural|TFH|Links}} must cooperate with each other and coordinate their attacks to solve puzzles, such as one {{Term|TFH|Link}} throwing a {{Term|TFH|Bomb|link}} while the other propels it away with the {{Term|TFH|Gust Jar|link}}. On-screen notifications known as {{Plural|TFH|Status Report|link}} also appear to inform the other {{Plural|TFH|Links}} of one {{Term|TFH|Link}}'s current state or actions, such as taking damage, collecting certain {{Plural|TFH|Item}}, or forming a {{Term|TFH|Totem}}. Several expressive {{Plural|TFH|Communication Icon|link}} can also be selected from the bottom screen, and can also be used to encourage the other {{Plural|TFH|Links}} or to express an idea or direction. Tapping on a {{Term|TFH|Link}}'s [[Hero Panel|portrait]] on the touch screen will direct the upper screen to their position, showing where they are.<ref name="Treehouse details">{{Cite Web|author=Reece Heather|published=June 18, 2015|url=http://www.zeldauniverse.net/2015/06/18/nintendo-treehouse-footage-and-details-round-up-three-levels-two-bosses-gameplay-and-plot/|title=Nintendo Treehouse footage and details: Three levels, two bosses, gameplay and plot|site=Zelda Universe}}</ref> The three {{Plural|TFH|Links}} share the same {{Term|TFH|Life Gauge|link|display=Life Gauge}}, lives (appearing as {{Plural|TFH|Fairy|link}}), and {{Plural|TFH|Rupee|link}}. As in {{ALBW|-}}, there is also an {{Term|TFH|Energy Gauge|link}} that depletes each time an {{Term|TFH|Item}} is used, and gradually recovers. Each {{Term|TFH|Link}} has his own {{Term|TFH|Energy Gauge}}.

[[File:TFH Frozen Plateau Doppels.png|thumb|right|250px|The green {{Term|TFH|Links}} with two {{Plural|TFH|Doppel}}]]

The game features 32 {{Plural|TFH|Level|link}}, with at least four {{Plural|TFH|Level}} per {{Term|TFH|Area|link}}. The {{Plural|TFH|Level}} themselves are structured and divided into four main sections each called {{Plural|TFH|Stage|link}}. A {{Term|TFH|Boss|link}} is usually fought at the last {{Term|TFH|Stage}}, or a group of {{Plural|TFH|Enemy}} in lieu of a {{Term|TFH|Boss}}. Each {{Term|TFH|Level}} contains three different {{Plural|TFH|Item|link}} that must be used to progress through them. At the end of each {{Term|TFH|Stage}} is a {{Term|TFH|Triforce Gateway|link}} that teleports the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} to the next section.<ref name="Treehouse details"/><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCyknYNAo4s Nintendo Treehouse Live @ E3 2015 Day 1 The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes]</ref> Players are given a brief time limit to vote on which {{Term|TFH|Level}} to go to from the {{Term|TFH|Level Selection|link}} screen. There are also {{Plural|TFH|Drablands Challenge|link}}, in which they play through more difficult versions of the {{Plural|TFH|Level}}.<ref name="Treehouse Day 3"/>

The {{Plural|TFH|Links}} can also dress up in many different {{Plural|TFH|Outfit|link}} which grant specific abilities. These {{Plural|TFH|Outfit}} can be crafted at {{Term|TFH|Madame Couture's|link}} from {{Plural|TFH|Material}} found in {{Plural|TFH|Level}}.<ref name="Digital Event"/><ref name="Treehouse Day 3"/><ref name="More Details"/> Before starting a {{Term|TFH|Level}}, each {{Term|TFH|Link}} must select an {{Term|TFH|Outfit}} to wear.<ref name="Treehouse details"/>

In addition to the cooperative multiplayer, there is also a versus player mode referred to as the {{Term|TFH|Coliseum|link}}. In this mode, two or three players battle against each other in timed levels and can use various {{Plural|TFH|Item}} found in these levels. The player who receives the least amount of damage at the end is declared the winner and is awarded rare {{Plural|TFH|Material}} that can only be obtained from this mode.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= The Coliseum can be visited through local or online multiplayer, and winning gives the players exclusive materials available only in this mode of play. With these materials players can craft better, more beneficial clothes that will give them an edge in competing.|author= Alex Aul|published= June 20, 2015|retrieved=August 22, 2015|url= http://zeldauniverse.net/2015/06/20/details-arise-regarding-tri-force-heroes-player-vs-player-mode/|title= Details arise regarding Tri Force Heroes Player vs. Player mode|site= Zelda Universe|type=}}</ref>

{{Plural|TFH|Outfit}} were incorporated as a means of powering up the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} and their {{Plural|TFH|Item}}, as Shikata wanted to include upgraded abilities similar to the enhanced {{Plural|TFH|Item}} in {{ALBW|-}}, and felt that {{Plural|TFH|Outfit}} would be a natural fit.<ref name="Treehouse Day 3"/>

On October 22, 2015, a day before the game's release, Nintendo revealed that the game takes place several years after {{ALBW|-}}. It was also stated that it features the same {{Term|ALBW|Link}}, who dresses to hide his heroic origins.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= The game takes place several years after A Link Between Worlds and features the same hero. Certain events bring him to the kingdom of Hytopia, where he dresses as he does in order to hide his heroic origins. There's no telling where the other hero candidates come from, but the player character you control is the true Hyrulian hero from A Link Between Worlds.|url= https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/657330612064399360|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20221118044146/https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/657330612064399360}}</ref>

By pre-ordering the game in the English retailer GAME, a pin badge set was also included. The set featured a {{Term|TFH|Triforce|link}} badge with the "T" logo and two communication icons badges, all inside a black box with the game's logo.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= Order Legend of Zelda:Triforce Heroes for 3DS & get an exclusive Pin Badge Set, only at GAME|url= https://twitter.com/GAMEdigital/status/655728164262514688/|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20221118044225/https://twitter.com/GAMEdigital/status/655728164262514688/}}</ref>

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==Post-launch Content==

Several free patches were released for {{TFH|-}}. These patches expanded content and mend several parts of the game intended to improve the gameplay experience.

{{Version|TFH|2.0.0}} was released on December 2, 2015 in North America, and December 3 in Europe. It included additional content and several alterations; including the {{Term|TFH|Den of Trials|link}}, a new {{Term|TFH|Area}} that challenges the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} to 40 {{Plural|TFH|Stage}}, and two new {{Plural|TFH|Outfit}}—{{Term|TFH|Linebeck's Uniform|link}} and {{Term|TFH|Fierce Deity Armor|link}}—which are based on {{Term|Series|Linebeck|link}} and {{Term|Series|Fierce Deity Link|link}}, respectively. The update also makes it so that {{Plural|TFH|Friendly Token|link}} can be purchased from the {{Term|TFH|Street Merchant|link}} after {{Term|TFH|Princess Styla}}'s curse is lifted. Alterations were also made to the online modes of the game; players are asked questions that will match up him or her with other players who have a similar style of play. The option to [[Blacklist]] players who leave a game in progress through the Pause menu was also given. Several other adjustments were also made to improve the gaming experience.<ref>{{Cite Web|published=November 12, 2015|retrieved=November 13, 2015|url=https://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2015/November/Nintendo-Direct-returns-with-Wii-U-and-Nintendo-3DS-line-up-details-for-Christmas-and-beyond-1068261.html|title=Nintendo Direct returns with Wii U and Nintendo 3DS line-up details for Christmas and beyond|site=Nintendo UK Site|type=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Web|author=Brian|published=December 1, 2015|retrieved=December 1, 2015|url=http://nintendoeverything.com/zelda-tri-force-heroes-maintenance-taking-place-tomorrow-full-patch-notes-for-version-2-0-0/|title=Zelda: Tri-Force Heroes maintenance taking place tomorrow, full patch notes for version 2.0.0|site=Nintendo Everything|type=}}</ref>

{{Version|TFH|2.1.0}} was released on December 22, 2015 in North America. It added {{Plural|TFH|Hero Point|link}}, a new feature where players are awarded {{Plural|TFH|Hero Point|display=Points}} during online, Local and [[Download Play]]. In online play, {{Plural|TFH|Hero Point}} are awarded to those who continue and clear a {{Term|TFH|Level}} that they did not initially vote for, as well to those who voted "I can't decide!". In Local and Download Play, {{Plural|TFH|Hero Point}} are simply awarded to those who clear any {{Term|TFH|Level}}. These {{Plural|TFH|Hero Point|display=Points}} can be saved up to earn free {{Plural|TFH|Material}} from the {{Term|TFH|Street Merchant}} that unfinished {{Plural|TFH|Outfit|link}} require, and also improve the effects of the {{Term|TFH|Bear Minimum|link}} {{Term|TFH|Outfit}}. Several other adjustments were also made to improve the gaming experience.<ref>{{Cite Web|author=Brian|published=December 22, 2015|retrieved=December 22, 2015|url=http://nintendoeverything.com/the-legend-of-zelda-tri-force-heroes-update-2-1-out-now-hero-points/|title=The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes update 2.1.0 out now – hero points|site=Nintendo Everything|type=}}</ref>